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Nick Cave reflects on tragic death of his two sons
Nick Cave has reflected on the grief he experienced following the deaths of his two sons in 2015 and 2022. The “Red Right Hand” musician’s son Arthur died in 2015, aged 15, after falling from a cliff near the family’s home in Brighton. He suffered a fatal brain injury afterContinue Reading
Horses are a lot smarter than we previously thought, new research shows
Horses are much smarter than we previously thought, scientists have said. A new study showed the animals performed better than expected in a complex reward-based game. Researchers found that when denied treats for not following the rules of the game, the horses were able to instantly switch strategies to getContinue Reading
2024 Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony review: Tom Cruise takes flight in show that’s less high art, more pop concert
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails “This is not the time for high art,” BBC presenter Hazel Irvine announced, as coverage of the Olympic closing ceremony began. “It’s timeContinue Reading
The Tipsters League of Nostrabet is nominated for Affiliate Product Innovation on the SBC Awards
Who could imagine that a product launched in a local environment a few years ago could compete for an award at the SBC Awards 2024 with other world-renowned iGaming brands? Believe it or not, the Nostrabet Tipsters League, presented by its owner Websa Ltd, is among the shortlisted nominees forContinue Reading
Are Hedge Funds Prepared for the Impact of Rate Cuts Across Wall Street?
Hedge funds have a strong historical record of outperformance when it comes to navigating the volatility of high interest and high inflation rate environments, but as a long-awaited Federal Reserve monetary policy switch looms, are institutions sufficiently prepared to navigate interest rate cuts? Recent weeks have seen hedge funds makeContinue Reading
Vaping among adults at highest level in eight years
The proportion of adults who use e-cigarettes in Britain is at its highest level since 2017, according to new figures. The percentage of smokers who are using vapes as well as smoking cigarettes has also nearly doubled in the past three years, while ex-smokers who turn to e-cigarettes to quitContinue Reading
Folding implants that expand in the brain ‘could make epilepsy surgeries safer’
Tiny folding implants that expand in the brain after being inserted could make epilepsy operations safer and improve diagnosis for hundreds of patients undergoing surgery every year, scientists believe. A research team led by the University of Oxford said its electrodes, inspired by the Japanese art of origami, can fitContinue Reading
Key resilience behaviours in young footballers revealed
With the Premier League due to start at the end week, a new study has revealed key resilience behaviour in young footballers. Supporting teammates after mistakes, being able to manage emotions under pressure and a willingness to adapt following feedback have all been identified as key characteristics of resilience, accordingContinue Reading
Tory leadership candidates struggle to cut through with public
New research shows the most popular Conservative leadership candidates tend to the least well-known. Savanta, which carried out the polling, warned “the rule of thumb appears to be that the more the public see of them, the less they like them”. The findings are an ominous message for the group,Continue Reading
Man Utd in talks to complete bargain free transfer as medical booked
Manchester United and Manchester City kick off the new season this afternoon when the local rivals clash for the Community Shield at Wembley. But, in the background, both clubs are reportedly among those across the Premier League working to strengthen their squads before the August 30 summer transfer deadline. UnitedContinue Reading